DIABLO VALLEY COLLEGE CATALOG

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1 ART DIGITAL MEDIA ARTDM Michael Almaguer, Dean Applied and Fine Arts Division Business and Foreign Language Building, Room 204 Possible career opportunities Digital media or graphic design jobs cover all ends of the creative spectrum. Some possible career options include website designer/developer, multimedia designer, computer-graphic artist, animator and cartoonist, interface designer, instructional designer, production artist, video specialist, audio specialist, multimedia programmer, technical writer, informational designer, multimedia company executive, internet consultant, and computer game designer. Program learning outcomes Program learning outcomes have been developed for each of the three options for General Education and all college degree and certificate programs. A complete list of current program learning outcomes for each program is also available on the DVC website at Associate in arts degree Art digital media Graphic design Certificates of achievement Art digital media - Character animation Art digital media - Digital audio Art digital media - Digital imaging Art digital media - Motion graphics Art digital media - 3D Modeling and animation Art digital media - Web design Graphic design Certificate of accomplishment Art digital media - Foundation Associate in arts degree - Art digital media The art digital media associate in arts program prepares students for entry level employment in one of six specialty areas of the digital media industry: character animation, digital imaging, web design, motion graphics, 3D animation and digital audio. This program of study will provide students with the design and technical skills needed for creating nonlinear interactive digital media. Students will participate in a collaborative, team-oriented learning experience that mirrors the industry design and production process. Additionally, students will explore career opportunities and develop a professional portfolio for entry into the workforce. To earn an associate in arts degree, students must complete each course used to meet a major requirement with a C grade or higher. Required courses are available in the evening and during the day. Certain courses may satisfy both major and general education requirements; however, the are only counted once. major requirements ARTDM-130 Introduction to Digital Audio...3 ARTDM-149 Fundamentals of Digital Video...3 ARTDM-191 Multimedia Portfolio Development...3 plus at least 9 from one of the following six specialty areas*: character animation digital audio MUSX-172 MUSX-173 MUSX-174 Introduction to Electronic Music and MIDI...3 Advanced Electronic Music...3 Introduction to Pro Tools...3 digital imaging motion graphics 3D modeling and animation web design ARTDM-170 ARTDM-171 ARTDM-214 Animation and Interactivity...3 Introduction to Web Design...3 Introduction to Graphic Design...3 PROGRAM AND COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

2 plus at least 9 from: ART-103 Color Theory and its Application to 2-D Media...3 ARTDM-146 Intermediate Digital Editing...3 ARTDM-155 Introduction to Documentary Production...3 ARTDM-175 Digital Animation...3 BUS-109 Introduction to Business...3 BUSMG-191 Small Business Management...3 COMSC-165 Advanced Programming with C and C COMSC-255 Programming with Java...4 MUSX-172 Introduction to Electronic Music and MIDI...3 MUSX-173 Advanced Electronic Music...3 MUSX 174 Introduction to Pro Tools...3 total minimum required 36 *Note: There may be no duplication of course between major specialty area requirements and restricted elective courses. Students are limited to one associate in arts degree regardless of the number of specializations completed. Associate in arts degree Graphic design This degree program provides students with a strong foundation in the fundamental aspects of graphic design and digital art. Students develop creativity and ideation skills, learn the theories of communication design and apply this to a wide range of design situations. The program is hands-on, integrating conceptual design studies with traditional and digital tools and production methods. The program goal is to provide the skills necessary to enter this growing, professional field. Some examples where students might find employment using their design and illustration skills might include website design and development, design and illustration of electronic magazines and books, design of interactive marketing presentations, interactive learning products, scientific visualizations, etc. Advanced students have the opportunity to complete professional career preparation courses that deal with specific business issues relevant for designers, illustrators, and digital artists. DVC graphic design students who intend to transfer must consult with a program advisor to select appropriate courses and are advised to select either General Education Option 2 (IGETC) or Option 3 (CSU GE). General Education Option 1 (DVC General Education) is appropriate for students who do not intend to transfer. To earn an associate in arts degree with a major in graphic design, students must complete each course used to meet a major requirement with a C grade or higher. Degree requirements can be completed by attending classes in the day, evening, online or a combination of those. Some courses may satisfy both major and general education requirements; however, the are only counted once. ART-110 Introduction to Printmaking...3 ART-138 Sculpture I...3 ARTHS-199 Contemporary Art History...3 plus at least 3 from: ARTDM-112 Digital Imaging for the Artist...3 total minimum required 36 Certificate of achievement - Art digital media The art digital media program prepares students for entry level employment in one of six specialty areas of the digital media industry: character animation, digital audio, digital imaging, motion graphics, 3D modeling and animation, and web design. This program of study will provide students with the design and technical skills needed for creating nonlinear interactive digital media. Students will participate in a collaborative team-oriented learning experience that mirrors the industry design and production process. Additionally, students will explore career opportunities and develop a professional portfolio for entry into the workforce. To earn a certificate of achievement, students must complete each course used to meet a certificate requirement with a C grade or higher. Required courses are available in the evening and during the day. ARTDM-130 Introduction to Digital Audio...3 ARTDM-149 Fundamentals of Digital Video...3 ARTDM-191 Multimedia Portfolio Development...3 PROGRAM AND COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

3 plus at least 9 from one of the 6 specialty areas listed below*: character animation digital audio MUSX-172 MUSX-173 MUSX-174 Introduction to Electronic Music and MIDI...3 Advanced Electronic Music...3 Introduction to Pro Tools...3 digital imaging motion graphics 3D modeling and animation web design ARTDM-170 ARTDM-171 ARTDM-214 Animation and Interactivity...3 Introduction to Web Design...3 Introduction to Graphic Design...3 plus at least 9 from: ART-103 Color Theory and its Application to 2-D Media...3 ARTDM-115 Digital Imaging Process and Technique III...3 ARTDM-117 Digital Illustration...3 ARTDM-146 Intermediate Digital Editing...3 ARTDM-155 Introduction to Documentary Production...3 ARTDM-175 Digital Animation...3 BUS-109 Introduction to Business...3 BUSMG-191 Small Business Management...3 COMSC-165 Advanced Programming with C and C COMSC-255 Programming with Java...4 MUSX-172 MUSX-173 MUSX-174 Introduction to Electronic Music and MIDI...3 Advanced Electronic Music...3 Introduction to Pro Tools...3 total minimum required 36 *Note: There may be no duplication of course between specialty area requirements and restricted elective courses. Certificate of achievement - Graphic design This certificate program provides students with a strong foundation in the fundamental aspects of graphic design and digital art. Students develop creativity and ideation skills, learn the theories of communication design and apply this to a wide range of design situations. The program is hands-on, integrating conceptual design studies with traditional and digital tools and production methods. The program goal is to provide the skills necessary to enter this growing, professional field. Some examples where students might find employment using their design and illustration skills might include website design and development, design and illustration of electronic magazines and books, design of interactive marketing presentations, interactive learning products, scientific visualizations, etc. Advanced students have the opportunity to complete professional career preparation courses that deal with specific business issues relevant for designers, illustrators, and digital artists. To earn a certificate of achievement, students must complete each course used to meet a certificate requirement with a C grade or higher. Required courses are available in the evening and during the day. ART-110 Introduction to Printmaking...3 ART-138 Sculpture I...3 ARTHS-199 Contemporary Art History...3 plus at least 3 from: ARTDM-112 Digital Imaging for the Artist...3 total minimum required 36 PROGRAM AND COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

4 Certificate of accomplishment - Art digital media - Foundation Art digital media is a set of technologies and techniques that can be used to enhance the presentation of information. Art digital media uses computers to create productions that bring together text, sounds, animation, graphic art and video to educate, inform and entertain. Classes are designed to serve both working professionals who wish to upgrade their skills and students who wish to enter the field. To earn a certificate of accomplishment, students must complete each course used to meet a certificate requirement with a C grade or higher. Required courses are available in the evening and during the day. ARTDM-130 Introduction to Digital Audio...3 ARTDM-149 Fundamentals of Digital Video...3 plus at least 3 from: ARTDM-146 Intermediate Digital Editing...3 ARTDM-155 Introduction to Documentary Production...3 MUSX-172 Introduction to Electronic Music and MIDI...3 MUSX-173 Advanced Electronic Music...3 total minimum required 15 ARTDM-115 Digital Imaging Process and Technique III Recommended: ARTDM-111 or equivalent This intermediate digital imaging course builds on the foundation learned in ARTDM-111. The deeper and more complex topics of digital imaging will be covered. Students will explore digital imaging for interface design as well as the creation of graphics for print, web, video, motion graphics and interactive CD/DVD content. Design and content will be stressed. Topics will include advanced image compositing, advanced color correction, filters, vectors, and text. CSU, UC ARTDM-117 Digital Illustration Recommended: ARTDM-111 or equivalent This course introduces students to digital illustration. Students will engage in the production of vector graphics suitable for printing and the web. Emphasis will be given to fundamentals of design and composition. Instruction will utilize a variety of software programs including Adobe Illustrator. CSU, UC ARTDM-130 Introduction to Digital Audio This is an introductory course about the application of audio to various forms of digital media. The course covers how to capture, edit and create digital audio for a variety of digital media formats including DVD s, video and the Internet. The course will involve hands-on work with a variety of digital workstations and multimedia software applications. CSU ARTDM-105 Introduction to Digital Imaging Note: This course is equivalent to ARTDM-110 and ARTDM-111 combined. This course presents design and composition concepts, processes, and aesthetic interpretation of making digital imagery. Students will create computer graphics and edit digital images from scanned photographs and digital photography. CSU ARTDM-112 Digital Imaging for the Artist Recommended: ART-105 or equivalent; eligibility for ENGL-116/118 or equivalent This course is designed to develop a fine arts approach to computer-generated imaging using graphic arts software. An emphasis will be placed on the application and integration of color theory as well as design principles with digital imaging. CSU, UC ARTDM-136 Introduction to Digital Photography Recommended: ART-160 or equivalent Note: Students must have digital camera with manual functions. Note: Mandatory materials fee required This introductory course focuses on the required skills to create effective digital photographs using digital cameras. Students will be introduced to the fundamental principles of image making, composition, color theory, color management, lighting, image processing, and printing with a specific focus on digital photographic practice in fine art. CSU, UC PROGRAM AND COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

5 ARTDM-140 Motion Graphics This introductory course focuses on the creative design skills required to create effective motion graphics. Students will learn how to create motion graphics and output them utilizing digital video and various graphics file formats. The theory and production of animated 2D graphics for timebased media environments will be introduced, focusing on animating typography, graphic objects, and still images. Various software applications will be used including Adobe After Effects. CSU, UC ARTDM-145 Digital Editing Note: Same as FILM-165 and BCA-165 This course is an introduction to the techniques, concepts and aesthetics of digital non-linear, computerized editing for film, television and digital media. The student will become familiar with various professional software programs and develop an understanding of organization, timelines and story as well as editing for visual and audio effect. CSU, UC ARTDM-146 Intermediate Digital Editing Prerequisite: ARTDM-145 or equivalent Note: Same as BCA-166 and FILM-166 This intermediate course is designed to advance the student s non-linear digital editing skills to a professional level. The emphasis will be on the utilization of software programs such as Adobe Premiere Pro. CSU, UC ARTDM-149 Fundamentals of Digital Video This introductory course covers the application of video to various forms of digital media including how to capture, edit and create digital video for DVD s and the internet. The course will involve hands-on work with a variety of digital workstations and multimedia software applications. CSU, UC ARTDM-150 Topics in Digital Media.5-4 SC Variable hours A supplemental course in digital media to provide a study of current concepts and problems in digital media. Specific topics will be announced in the schedule of classes. CSU ARTDM-155 Introduction to Documentary Production This introductory course focuses on the required skills to create effective documentary videos using digital cameras. Students will be introduced to the fundamental principles of nonfiction field production including writing, producing, recording, lighting, and editing. The course combines theory, history and practice. CSU ARTDM-160 3D Modeling and Animation I This course covers the basic concepts of 3D modeling and animation. The fundamentals of computer geometry are taught by looking at the basic elements that make computer models: Cartesian Space, points, curves, surfaces, nurbs, polygons and textures. Students will explore production of three-dimensional computer animation. Modeling, animation, lighting, texture mapping and rendering are introduced. Several hands-on 3D animation projects will be planned, storyboarded, designed, and then produced. CSU, UC ARTDM-161 3D Modeling and Animation II Recommended: ARTDM-160 or equivalent Building on the skills acquired in 3D Modeling and Animation I, this course will focus on the creation of short animated movies. Students will explore the principles that govern animation and learn techniques for implementing them in 3D. CSU, UC ARTDM-165 Cartoon Drawing for Digital Animation Recommended: ART-105 or equivalent Credit by examination option available. This course will introduce students to the skills necessary to create character animations, script development and story board animations. Students will survey the history of animation and be exposed to the techniques of animated drawing. It is designed to prepare students to develop a particular style of animation in any of a wide variety of other digital media courses. This course is designed as a good companion to and/or preparation for ARTDM-170 and/or ARTDM-160. CSU PROGRAM AND COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

6 ARTDM-166 Intermediate Cartoon Drawing for Digital Animation Recommended: ART-165 or equivalent This course addresses fluidity of movement, multiple visual perspectives, and creating a unified cast of characters for digital animation. Through a series of projects and experiments we will explore these subjects and discover how to create an animator s story bible. CSU ARTDM-170 Animation and Interactivity This course will provide an introduction to animated web design which includes fundamentals of cell-based animation and the integration of sound and video elements. Design concepts that are unique to the World Wide Web s nonlinear, interactive features are emphasized. Publishing multimedia websites will also be covered. The course will also involve hands-on work with a variety of computer work stations and applications. CSU, UC ARTDM-171 Introduction to Web Design This introductory course focuses on the creative design skills required to create effective web page designs using XHTML, CSS and a variety of software packages. The basic principles of type, color, illustration and layout are explored. The students develop an understanding of the internet and the World Wide Web in a series of hands on exercises. CSU ARTDM-175 Digital Animation This course will introduce students to 2D digital animation techniques for production animation. This course will follow a basic production pipeline to immerse students in the animation process. Students will compare 3D and 2D techniques and how to mix the two. Students will create and animate their own characters, as well as scenery, props and special effects. Students will be introduced to audio recording for lip-sync and special effects. CSU, UC ARTDM-180 Introduction to Game Design This introductory game design course will use common fundamental design strategies to create playable video games. Students will gain an understanding of simple game construction and the conceptual design process of game architecture. No programming skills are required to complete this course. CSU ARTDM-181 Intermediate Game Design Recommended: ARTDM-180 or equivalent This intermediate game design course will use fundamental design strategies to create playable video games. Students will gain an understanding of intermediate game construction and the conceptual design process of game architecture. No programming skills are required to complete this course. CSU ARTDM-190 Digital Media Projects Recommended: ART-105, ARTDM-111, 130, 149 or equivalents This advanced course is designed for students who are preparing for employment in the digital media industry. Students will work on special production-oriented projects in digital media including client-driven multimedia projects. Working independently and in teams, students will use the design, tool, and business skills they have developed in prior terms to create digital media projects. Students will involve themselves in the production process and create presentations combining a variety of digital media. CSU ARTDM-191 Multimedia Portfolio Development Recommended: ART-105, ARTDM-110, 111, 130, 149 or equivalents This advanced course is designed for students who are preparing for employment in the multimedia industry. Students will explore multimedia career opportunities and the basic principles of professional portfolio preparation for digital media. Students will have the opportunity to view professional portfolios and present their own portfolios to their class peers. CSU PROGRAM AND COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

7 ARTDM-195 Applied Production for Digital Media Recommended: ARTDM-190 or equivalent This course is designed to give students applied production and business experience with a wide variety of client-driven digital media projects. Working independently and in teams, students will build upon the design, tools, and business skills developed in prior coursework. Students will involve themselves in the production process and create projects to meet client specifications. Students will also be intimately involved with the decision making process for running an independent multimedia business. Projects will vary significantly from term to term as well as within the course of a term. CSU ARTDM-214 Introduction to Graphic Design Note: Mandatory materials fee required Fundamentals of graphic design including history, theory and practice. Students will use graphic design as a means of communicating ideas in a digital environment. Specific focus will be given to principles of design; balance and visual hierarchy; integration of text and image. Students will survey the history of 20th century design as a basis for exploring and understanding graphic design fundamentals. CSU, UC ARTDM-224 Typography This course presents fundamentals of typography including history, theory, and practice, study of letterforms and type design. Emphasis is placed on the vocabulary of typographic form and its relationship to message and purpose. CSU, UC ARTDM-299 Student Instructional Assistant.5- Variable hours Note: Applications must be approved through the Instruction Office. Students must be supervised by a DVC instructor. Students work as instructional assistants, lab assistants and research assistants in this department. The instructional assistants function as group discussion leaders, meet and assist students with problems and projects, or help instructors by setting up laboratory or demonstration apparatus. Students may not assist in course sections in which they are currently enrolled. CSU PROGRAM AND COURSE DESCRIPTIONS